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1 Yuan / 1 Dollar Pattern, Founding of the Republic: Yuan Shikai, silver, short hat, with L.Giorgi
| Issuer | Republic of China |
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| Year | 1914 |
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| Value | 1 Yuan = 1 Dollar |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of Yuan Shikai in military uniform adorned with epaulettes and a star decoration on the chest, wearing a tall plumed ceremonial hat with an ornate embroidered band. The portrait is rendered in high relief with exceptional sculptural detail, characteristic of Giorgi's medallic style. The field radiates outward from the effigy, framed by a beaded border. The engraver's signature 'L. GIORGI' appears incuse in the right field. |
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| Reverse description | Central field displays two large Chinese characters (壹圓, meaning 'One Dollar') flanked by an elaborate floral and foliate wreath tied at the base. Above the central characters, a horizontal band of Chinese characters reads the full commemorative legend of the founding of the Republic of China. The English legend 'ONE DOLLAR' appears in the lower exergue, with a beaded border encircling the entire design. |
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| Reverse lettering | 幣念紀和共國民華中 壹 圓 ONE DOLLAR (Translation: Founding commemorative coin of the Republic of China 1 Yuan) |
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